【AI前沿】These 11 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026

Molly HigginsGearMay 18, 2026 2:06 PMThe Best Automatic Cat FeedersWe tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyFeatured in this articleBest AI-Enabled Dual Feeder With CameraPetkit YumShare Dual-Hopper 2 Automatic Feeder With CameraRead more$170PetkitBest Automatic Wet-Food FeederPetlibro Polar Wet Food FeederRead more$170PetlibroBest Connected AppPetlibro Granary Smart Camera FeederRead more$127AmazonA Dual Automatic Feeder With a CameraPetkit YumShare Dual-Hopper Automatic Feeder With CameraRead more$160$110(31% off)WalmartAn automatic catfeeder just may change your life. No more screeching at 4 am. Plus, it can give some peace of mind while you’re away from your fur baby. As seen with the rise ofautomatic litter boxesandpet tracking, technology has made it so we can closely monitor our pets without having to do a lot of the manual labor normally involved.Gravity-fed automatic dry-food dispensers were invented nearly a century ago, but today most automatic cat feeders utilize Wi-Fi and are connected to an app on your phone that allows you to make a schedule or feed on demand from afar, all while monitoring your pet’s eating habits. Newer models have taken this tech further, like thePetkit YumShare Dual-Hopper 2 Automatic Feeder With Camera ($170)which has a built-in, AI-enabled camera to analyze the remaining food in the bowl and will stop dispensing to prevent overfeeding. Automatic wet-food dispensers—our top pick in this category is thePetlibro Polar Smart Wet Feeder ($170)—are relatively new, often using ice packs or mini-refrigeration cooling systems to ensure the food stays as fresh as possible.Automatic feeders are also helpful for pet parents who want to monitor their pets’ health, have specialized schedules, or want to foster healthier eating habits. (A customizable automatic cat feeder can help with the endless gorging-vomiting cycle many cats struggle with.) Nearly all of the automatic cat feeders on this list are marketed toward cats, but some can be used with smaller dogs, and I’ve noted these below.Check out our related guides, like theBest Automatic Litter Boxes,Best Cat Water Fountains,Best Smart Cat Collars, andBest Pet Cameras. More of a dog person? We’ve got you covered; see ourBest Accessories and Tech Essentials for Your Dog.Updated May 2026: We’ve added the Cheerble Match G1 and Oneisall 2-in-1 Automatic Cat Feeder and Water Dispenser, and updated prices and links throughout.Jump to SectionAccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronCompare Our PicksOthers TestedDo Not RecommendWhy Use an Automatic Feeder?How I TestedHow Long Can I Leave My Cat Alone?Best AI-Enabled Dual Feeder With CameraPhotograph: Molly HigginsCourtesy of PetkitChevronChevronSave to wishlistSave to wishlistPetkitYumShare Dual-Hopper 2 Automatic Feeder With Camera$170Petkit$170ChewyThis model is an upgrade on one of my favorite models below, the Petkit YumShare Dual-Hopper Automatic Feeder With Camera, but with added AI features. It has a crystal-clear video feed, night vision, customizable meal calls, and a dual-hopper for two different types of food. Through the connected app, you can set feeding schedules or feed on demand from both tanks, use two-way audio, and watch the feeder from your phone. Unlike most other brands, the AI-enabled camera doesn’t require a subscription and can identify up to 20 pets and log when they’ve eaten individually. The camera also uses AI to analyze the remaining food in the bowl and will stop dispensing to prevent overfeeding.This feeder worked excellently throughout testing, and I like that you don’t need to opt in to the subscription plan to have AI recognize different pets. However, I still think the connected Petkit app isn’t as reliable or as easy to use as Petlibro’s app (above).Compatible food typesDry; freeze-driedAppYesPower sourcePower cordCapacity2 and 3 liters (5 total)Warranty1 year limitedWIRED/TIREDAccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronWIREDBuilt-in AI-enabled cameraCan store two types of food (including freeze dried)TIREDNeed membership plan to access some featuresApp isn’t as user-friendly as some othersBest Automatic Wet-Food FeederPhotograph: Molly HigginsCourtesy of AmazonChevronChevronSave to wishlistSave to wishlistPetlibroPolar Wet Food Feeder$170Petlibro$170Amazon$170ChewyThis updated Petlibro Polar Wet Food Feeder solves pretty much every gripe I had with other automatic feeders aimed at storing wet food—it’s essentially a mini-fridge guaranteed to keep food fresh, and it’s connected to an app where you can schedule and customize feedings and keep a feeding log. Food is given in three stainless steel wide, shallow bowls, which means less chance forwhisker fatiguewith wide bowls orfeline acnewith bacteria-harboring plastic. When it’s time to feed, the cover slides back from the hole and reveals the food beneath.The ref